A struggling western club takes on a soaring team in the east when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday.
New Orleans is 2-8 in their last 10 outings, dropping seven straight entering this tilt as life without Zion Williamson is hitting the Pelicans hard. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is healthy and back to looking like a title contender, which was on full display when they scored 141 points in a victory at Indiana Friday.
The 32-17 Bucks are now 19-5 on home court this season and three games out of first in their conference. New Orleans is falling down in the west, sitting in fifth place at 26-24. The Pelicans are also 9-15 on the road this year, and now start a three-game road trip Sunday.
Tip-off at Fiserv Forum starts at 8 p.m. EST with the Bucks -10 on the point spread the over-under at 233, as per the NBA odds.
Pelicans vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds
Milwaukee’s been a solid play against the spread at home this season as well, covering in 16 of their 24 home games and winning in 19. The over’s been the real trendy play though, with it hitting in 12 of the Bucks’ last 15 at home. The over is also on a 6-0 run when it comes to Pelicans–Bucks clashes in Milwaukee.
New Orleans hasn’t had much success versus the Bucks, winning one of their last five meetings with Milwaukee. The Pelicans are also 1-4 in the last five road games and have covered in only two of their last seven outings overall.
New Orleans Pelicans
The absence of Williamson, who’s been out since January 2 with a hamstring strain, has been heavily felt by New Orleans on offence. Williamson is the team’s leading scorer with 26 points per game, and during this seven-game skid the Pelicans have scored over 103 points just one time. New Orleans has averaged just under 100 points per game in their last four outings.
The team shot 42.4 per cent from the field, and went eight for 29 from three in yesterday’s defeat against Washington. C.J. McCollum lead the team with 24 points, and outside from he and Brandon Ingram no Pelicans play registered over 10 points.
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fingerprints were all over Milwaukee’s offensive explosion Friday at Indiana as the Eastern Conference All-Star captain finished with 41 points, 12 rebounds, six assists in the win. Antetokounmpo did miss 11 of 18 free throw attempts, but that can be overlooked when the Bucks as a team knock down 52 field goals and eight three-pointers. Six Bucks hit multiple threes in the win, with guard Pat Connaughton nailing a team-high four.
The Bucks are seventh in the NBA in points allowed this season with 111.9, so the Pelicans right now make for a favourable matchup. Milwaukee has given up 130 points in two of their last three games though, but on the flip side have scored 140 in both and ended up with double-digit wins.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Pelicans vs. Bucks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 27 Jan 2:21pm | NO | -8.5 -116 | O +155.5 -125 |
| Closing 30 Jan 1:06am | NO | -10.5 -121 | O +229 -113 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
| Points |
26 |
| Assists |
5.82 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
61 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
0.66 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
26 |
| Assists |
5.82 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
61 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
0.66 |
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
Injuries
Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Josh Richardson (SG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Josh Richardson (SG)
Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
CJ McCollum (SG)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Brook Lopez (C)
AJ Green (PG)
Brook Lopez (C)
Pat Connaughton (SG)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Jevon Carter (PG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Larry Nance Jr. (SF) | Out Wed | Ankle - 11 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Nance is dealing with left ankle soreness, and he will not suit up against the Thunder in the Western Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Brandon Ingram (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23 | 10-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Ingram has missed the previous two contests with a right ankle sprain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Tuesday's tilt against the Lakers. |
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| Josh Richardson (SG) | Ques Weds | Personal - 03 / 03 / 23 | 11-8 | 5-15 | + - |
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Richardson missed the last two games with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play versus the Mavericks on Wednesday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Out Fri | Calf - 28 / 02 / 23 | 11-10 | 6-16 | + - |
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Valanciunas sat out the last game with a left calf contusion, and he will not suit up Friday against the Warriors. |
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| Josh Richardson (SG) | Ques Wed | Quadricep - 28 / 02 / 23 | 11-10 | 6-16 | + - |
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Richardson is nursing a right quad contusion, leaving his status for Wednesday's clash with the Trail Blazers up in the air. |
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| Larry Nance Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 25 / 02 / 23 | 11-11 | 6-17 | + - |
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Nance Jr. has been sidelined with a lower left ankle sprain, but he is projected to make his return against the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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| Larry Nance Jr. (SF) | Prob Thurs | Groin - 15 / 02 / 23 | 12-12 | 6-19 | + - |
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Nance Jr. sat out the last game with left groin soreness, but it is anticipated that he will play Thursday against the Raptors. |
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| CJ McCollum (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 12 / 02 / 23 | 12-13 | 7-19 | + - |
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McCollum missed the previous game with a right ankle sprain, but it is expected that he will face off against the Lakers on Wednesday. |
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| Brandon Ingram (SF) | Prob Tues | Toe - 05 / 02 / 23 | 15-13 | 9-20 | + - |
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Ingram was out of the lineup in the previous match due to left big toe soreness, but it is forecasted that he will be available against the Hawks on Tuesday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Prob Tues | Quadricep - 04 / 02 / 23 | 15-14 | 9-21 | + - |
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Valanciunas sat out the last contest with right quad soreness, but he is anticipated to suit up for Tuesday's tilt versus the Hawks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Wed | Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-5 | 6-0 | + - |
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Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day. |
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| AJ Green (PG) | Ques Wed | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Pat Connaughton (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat. |
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| Jevon Carter (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 27 Jan 2:21pm NO -8.5 -116 O +155.5 -125 Closing 30 Jan 1:06am NO -10.5 -121 O +229 -113 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
Points 26
Assists 5.82
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 61
Steals 1.56
Blocks 0.66
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 26
Assists 5.82
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 61
Steals 1.56
Blocks 0.66
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
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Injuries
Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Out Wed Ankle - 11 / 04 / 23Brandon Ingram (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23Josh Richardson (SG)
Ques Weds Personal - 03 / 03 / 23Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Out Fri Calf - 28 / 02 / 23Josh Richardson (SG)
Ques Wed Quadricep - 28 / 02 / 23Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 25 / 02 / 23Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Prob Thurs Groin - 15 / 02 / 23CJ McCollum (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 02 / 23Brandon Ingram (SF)
Prob Tues Toe - 05 / 02 / 23Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Prob Tues Quadricep - 04 / 02 / 23Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23AJ Green (PG)
Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Pat Connaughton (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Jevon Carter (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Larry Nance Jr. (SF) Out Wed Ankle - 11 / 04 / 23 0-1 0-1 + - Nance is dealing with left ankle soreness, and he will not suit up against the Thunder in the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23 10-7 5-13 + - Ingram has missed the previous two contests with a right ankle sprain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Tuesday's tilt against the Lakers.
Josh Richardson (SG) Ques Weds Personal - 03 / 03 / 23 11-8 5-15 + - Richardson missed the last two games with a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will play versus the Mavericks on Wednesday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Out Fri Calf - 28 / 02 / 23 11-10 6-16 + - Valanciunas sat out the last game with a left calf contusion, and he will not suit up Friday against the Warriors.
Josh Richardson (SG) Ques Wed Quadricep - 28 / 02 / 23 11-10 6-16 + - Richardson is nursing a right quad contusion, leaving his status for Wednesday's clash with the Trail Blazers up in the air.
Larry Nance Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 25 / 02 / 23 11-11 6-17 + - Nance Jr. has been sidelined with a lower left ankle sprain, but he is projected to make his return against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Larry Nance Jr. (SF) Prob Thurs Groin - 15 / 02 / 23 12-12 6-19 + - Nance Jr. sat out the last game with left groin soreness, but it is anticipated that he will play Thursday against the Raptors.
CJ McCollum (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 02 / 23 12-13 7-19 + - McCollum missed the previous game with a right ankle sprain, but it is expected that he will face off against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Prob Tues Toe - 05 / 02 / 23 15-13 9-20 + - Ingram was out of the lineup in the previous match due to left big toe soreness, but it is forecasted that he will be available against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Prob Tues Quadricep - 04 / 02 / 23 15-14 9-21 + - Valanciunas sat out the last contest with right quad soreness, but he is anticipated to suit up for Tuesday's tilt versus the Hawks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 1-3 4-0 + - Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-5 6-0 + - Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG) Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.